Since science has evolved so much in the past few years, human’s life expectancy never cease to extend. However, with time, skin tends to loosen and to be less elastic. Here are a few advice to choose firming cream or care that will allow your skin to gain back its softness and elasticity.
A great firming cream contains the combination of specific ingredients in sufficient quantities. These components will compensate the loss of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid and will promote the suppression of free radicals, while being combined with powerful hydrating agents. Choose a cream that will not contain any petroleum derivative (mineral oil, petroleum jelly, and liquid paraffin.
Here are the ingredients you should look for :
- Pure caffeine: Even if you like it better in your mug in the morning, caffeine is an active agent with lipolytic features that metabolizes the superficial fat and contribute to reduce the adipous tissues. Look for pure caffeine (and not an extract)
- Exfoliating Acids :Phytic acid is an antioxidant that contributes to take out dead cells, so that the active agent penetrates better and gives more glow to your skin
- Antioxidants :Natural vitamin E is a powerful agent in reducing the loss of collagen.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Makes an filmogen effect that maintains the skin moisturizing.
- Hydrating agents: Essential oils of flowers and plants (rose tree and rose essential oils), shea butter, aloe vera and vegetable glycerin are components that allow a deep moisturizing and a significant improvement of skin elasticity.
With proper care and appropriate products, your skin will gain its glow and elasticity back, while being smooth and moisturized.
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